Originally held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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On October 1, 2016, the new Unified Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters went into effect. Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from the different players involved, from those who drafted, commented on, and signed the Rules into law, to those who are charged with implementing the Rules as they enforce the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. The panel will discuss recent cases decided under the new Rules — the effects procedurally on investigations, timing, sanctions, and more. Hear more about the two most welcomed changes by the defense bar — Discipline by Consent and Diversion.
OnDemand: $69 for Members | $149 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (earliest admission 2016-2018 in any state or country), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free. -
Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman
Presiding Justice
Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appellate Division, Second Judicial DepartmentHon. Peter Tom
Associate Justice
(Acting Presiding Justice 2015-2017)
Supreme Court of the State of New YorkAprilanne Agostino
Clerk of the Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appellate Division, Second Judicial DepartmentSusanna Molina Rojas
Clerk of the Court
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
First Judicial DepartmentJorge Dopico
Chief Attorney
Attorney Grievance Committee
Supreme Court, Appellate Division
First Judicial DepartmentRobert P. Guido
Executive Director for Attorney Matters
Appellate Division, 2nd Judicial DepartmentKaylin L. Whittingham
Professional Discipline Committee Chair -
6:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. Introduction 6:05 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Overview of the New Unified Rules of Attorney Disciplinary Matters –
Primary Changes & Impetus for Change6:30 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. Recent Decisions - Are the cases being resolved more expeditiously under the new Rules?
- Are the procedures in the Departments being applied uniformly?
- Are sanctions more uniform in all the Departments?
6:55 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Discipline by Consent
- When does the Court accept/reject the joint submissions?
- Is the sanction different when it is consented vs. after a formal hearing?
7:20 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Diversion & Incapacitation - What is the distinction between acceptance to Diversion & Suspension based on incapacitation?
- Has the Diversion program been utilized?
7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Q & A and Closing -
CLE Credit
NY: 2.0 Ethics
NJ: 2.3 Professional Responsibility
CA: 1.5 Professional Responsibility
PA: 1.5 Professional ResponsibilityPlease Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.
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Sponsoring Association Committee: Professional Discipline Committee | Kaylin L. Whittingham, Chair
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships Manager | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________